what is incredible is, roy has an increidble falsetto/vibratto, powerful voice, incredible range, and he doesn't even look like heis even slightly tryiing
I think you can find every major singer back in the day say they wish they could sing like Roy. He was one of a kind. From that time...it's all rock n roll to me.
"Oh Pretty Woman" was his biggest hit. Also, "Only the Lonely", "Running Scared", "Its Over", "Blue Bayou" and many more. From the same era as Elvis and they knew each other. He specialized in Sad Romantic Ballads where he lost his love. Beautiful romantic singing.
Beautifully sad song. Such range in his voice, such passion. Listening to it has left me in tears many times. This is what music does, people. It evokes every emotion we have.
When asked who he considered to be the best singer in the world Elvis answered "Roy Orbison". One of the Beatles considered his voice to be " other worldly". Please play Roy's song, In Dreams. It makes me cry.
Pure Hollywood material. All those tragic parts of his life, his last succes with the Travelling Wilburys and his posthume succes of the Mystery Girl album.
More tragedy around the Traveling Wilburys too. The night before Tom Petty called to invite him into the group, Del Shannon committed suicide, despondent over his lagging career. Suicide is always a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
If you are going down the early Rock n Roll rabbit hole here's a few giants to start with;- Bill Haley, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis (obviously), Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly and the very amazing British rocker Billy Fury.
Elvis was once asked what was it like having the best voice in rock music? His answer - "I don't know go ask Roy Orbison". So many amazing songs to choose from but his later stuff with the Travelling Wilburys shows just how ageless he was. You will definitely know "Pretty Woman".
The genre is Roy Orbison. He was considered a rocker back in the day. One of the most respected vocalists of all time. You should check out "Black and White Night", a concert film with Roy and a couple dozen pro entertainer who happen to also be fans of Roy and his music.
No he wasn't....I spent decades with Roy's music...Never heard him referred to as a "Rocker" He was more Country than Rocker...But; he really shouldn't be pigeon holed into a specific genre...Would you call Neil Diamond a rocker? Tom Jones? Elvis was a Rocker, because he sang about Rock...Can't think of a song Roy did that mentions Rock and/or Roll...
@@Jamie_Pritchard :)...More like a late crooner...Crooners were more a thing of the 40's and 50's...Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis, et al. are "Crooners":
This is one of my all time favorite cuts by Roy Orbison, Crying has the quintessential 1950's/Early 1960's Classic Americana dreamy type of vibe. It reminds me of Wicked Games by Chris Isaak .
Roy was a giant that stood with other giants of that era until his son was killed. Eventually, after his music suffered he went into exile. The sleeping giant re-emerged in the 1980's with his Black and White album and as a member of the Traveling Wilburries. He tragically died in 1988 of a massive heart attack. The remaining Wilburries went ahead with their final video (End of the Line), including Roy's parts, represented by his picture and guitar in a rocking chair.
It was pretty much just a rock and roll ballad hard to pigeonhole. I know you've heard the song Pretty Woman? Well that's also Roy Orbison. Ever wonder who Elvis Presley's favorite singer was who he thought was the greatest singer of all time? You got it Roy Orbison. Don McLean also did a version of that song and did it extremely well. But Roy Orbison songs like in dreams or Sandman absolutely beautiful and haunting songs a must hear if you have not.
Glad you enjoyed this rock ballad by the one and only Roy Orbison! For your next reaction to the man you should look for his version of "Crying" in which he has a duet with kd lang! It's unbelievable!
His voice was amazing to the end. Try these other great songs: - In Dreams (heavily featured in the movie Blue Velvet) - Blue Angel - Only the Lonely - It's Over His music gave way to the sounds of the late 1960s and he was largely forgotten about until the late 1980s when he was a part of the Supergroup The Traveling Wilburys with Tom Petty, George Harrison (from the Beatles), Jeff Lynne (from Electric Light Orchestra), and Bob Dylan. A whole new generation of fans discovered the magic of Roy Orbison's amazing voice, and he solo career was also reinvigorated. If you get the chance watch "A Black and White Night" a concert Orbison did in California very near the end of his life, which features among backing musicians Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, T Bone Burnett, J D Souther and others. Later that year (1988, he confided to Johnny Cash that he had been having chest pain. In November, he played here in Boston where a club manager was concerned that he looked ill. On December 6th, 1988, .he spent the day flying model airplanes with his sons at his mother's home in Ohio. Later that day, he died of a heart attack at age 52. So sad, but at least he went out on top at the peak of his rediscovered popularity. BTW, love you Tasha! Great reactions!
The man had a really tragic life. He lost his wife in a motorcycle accident, and then 2 years later he lost his 2 sons in a house fire. You have to admire the internal strength it must have taken him to keep going.
Joined George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynn, and Bob Dylan in a group they formed in the late Eighties called "The Travelling Wilburys", and had two or three hits including "Its All Right" and "Handle With Care".
Tom Petty and George Harrison once stated that, they couldn't get over the fact that Roy Orbit on was in their band. There are the greats and then there are the ones that the greats admire. Roy was both.
In 1985(when I was 10) my dad took me to see Roy in concert when he came to town. I was really young but I liked a couple of his songs so off we went. Great show. Really simple. Just Roy and the band. No lasers. No pyro. Just that voice and that stage presence.
Love Roy Orbison (R.I.P.); legend. You've probably heard his song "Pretty Woman." He def. had a one-of-a-kind voice. Later in his life he joined the "Traveling Wilburys", a group with Jeff Lynne (ELO), George Harrison (the Beatles), Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. Please also check out their song "End of the Line." Thanks, Tasha!
There is such a close connection between country and rock. George Harrison and Ringo Star were friends and played with Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins (there are some amazing videos with George, Roseanne Cash, Ringo, and friends)
It is very refreshing and invigorating to see a young person from the black community take time to listen to some of this music as a white person who knows all about all this white music I have often asked myself do they know what they're missing? Throughout the 60s with Motown and so on a lot of great songs came from black artists Smokey Robinson and the list goes on and on songs that really had a clear and poignant meaning that could easily be understood by anyone that began to fade oh, and a lot of that type of music was pretty much forgotten and turned into something else that we have today. But the effort to go back and listen to some of this music with an open mind and heart is to be applauded. Throughout history music is something that has always brought people together it's a shame to see it tear people apart. You won't find any foul language or any woman being called a bitch or anyone being run on the ground because they're different in that kind of music you just listen to. Nor in country music or most all rock and roll music. Music has a lot of room for expression with feeling and how people should feel take responsibility and so on but it has no room for violence in it or disrespect.
Smokey Robinson is one of the best songwriters to ever walk the planet. Bob Dylan himself said that Smokey was the best poet in America. "My smile is my makeup I wear since my breakup with you". I mean, how good is that?
@@Maydoggie This is one of those quotes that has existed for decades, but was never actually said, and if you google it you'll probably find a few sources of how it came about, but I don't remember the authors name, and it's a bit of a long story. I do know Dylan has expressed admiration for Smokey, but he also knows there is a huge difference between being a poet and a songwriter/lyricist. They are two quite different things, even though they share some similarities. Dylan himself has one book of poetry, and was kind of forced into it, and said he wouldn't do another because he's not a poet.
I think it's amazing that you want to take the time to listen to this timeless music that will always be great because great music Never Dies and thank you for responding the way you did and expressing your thoughts makes me appreciate this music even more thank you so much Eric Sahagun P.S check out by Roy Orbison Leah, Your baby doesn't love you Anymore & Pretty Woman! From the movie Richard Gere and Julia Roberts Pretty Woman!
Elvis Presley called Roy Orbison The Voice because he had a 5 octave range the song he sang crying is dreamy it is beautiful his range is amazing and even though he was considered rock and roll this was a ballad and many of the rock and rollers did ballads heart tuggers!
His song 'You Got It' was released in 1989 after he died and it was a pretty big hit at the time. If you're into getting into early Rock n Roll, head down the Buddy Holly rabbit hole. Had Buddy not died in 1959 in the infamous plane crash, he would have given Elvis and the Beatles a run for their money.
"Ooby Dooby" Is one of my 7 year old grandson's favorites, I played it for him a few years back and just the other day he asked grandpa can you play "Ooby Dooby" for me.
@@Rick-or2kq sounds like your grandson's got good taste in music To this day, I can't listen to that song without a scene from "Star Trek: First Contact" popping into my head Specifically, the scene where Riker and Troi first meet Zephram Cochrane
The absolute talent in this man's voice, had the privilege of seeing him in concert, he barely moved there was no flash what you got wan a great singer with a great voice. The way he slid so easily from one octave to another has always just amazed me and that the man could go on with his music after so many tragedies in his life. In so many ways his voice was just flawless.
That was a nice reaction. It's really hard to put Roy Orbison into a genre. Bob Dylan once wrote that: "Orbison, though, transcended all the genres - folk, country, rock and roll or just about anything. His stuff mixed all the styles and some that hadn't even been invented yet". Roy Orbison was amazing as a live artist as well. You should check out "mean woman blues" from the monument concert or "it's over".
True story - Roy Orbison toured with the Beatles. He was a sort of father figure to them - he was the headliner, bigger than the Beatles at the time. They wore jeans and had a grungy look. Orbison is the one who told them to wear Italian suits and boots. When they toured America, they asked Roy to be their manager, but he was too busy.
I am with you completely. Music needs to be taught in our schools. So much beautiful music that came before is now being lost and without it there is a lack of innovation as old songs are tried in new ways, but remain true to the originals. Roy's "Pretty Woman" should be next, if you wish to experience more of him. Patsy Cline's "Crazy" is another in a similar vogue to this song. Finally, I would recommend some Etta James, both her jazz and early rock and roll pieces. She is a lost treasure!
I'm shocked, Roy Orbison has been my all-time favorite singer since the late '50s. 27 consecutive #NO. 1 hits, back in the day!! There are many to chose from but, I want you to witness something special. If you got LOVE on your mind, listen to his "EVERGREEN"!! Then some else extra special. 1972 Australian concert "LEAH" you will not be disappointed!!
There's a later version of this song that's a duet with Canadian singer k.d. lang. It's pretty cool too. One of my favourites by Roy is one of his last, "California Blue" from his final album "Mystery Girl". I think I like that one so much because it is a sonic throwback to some of his early stuff...
Always loved this song & his vocal quivers ☺ Can you react to Mazzy Star - Fade into you (live)? P.s. I think he was influenced by rockabilly/country kind of like Elvis was (and then made a bunch of #1 hits and billed as Rock n Roll)
Bruce Springsteen's favorite singer. That's a FACT. Check out the video called "Black and White Night" which features Roy Orbison in concert joined by some of the greatest stars on earth playing backup for him. Including Springsteen and Paul Schafer. Elvis loved listening to Roy Orbison also and said so and covered Roy's great song "Mean Woman Blues".
This genre of music was known as Rock a Billy.. others in this genre was early Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash, along with a long list of others.. a blend of Rock, Blues, and Country music..
Roy Orbison Only the Lonely the live version from Black and White Night is sort of a similar type of song to this one. You may have already heard his song Pretty Woman since it's in a lot of movies and shows. You guys reacted to a song about smoking weed with Willie Nelson, but you guys should check him out. His most famous songs are probably Crazy, On The Road Again, Always On My Mind, but one of my favorite things of his is he did a VH1 live show with Johnny Cash and it's incredible. He plays Crazy on that appearance and On The Road Again but anything you see from that show is worth watching.
"Rockabilly" was one of the early styles of Rock and Roll, combining rock with "hillbilly" (or country) music styles. Other big names in that genre were people like Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis...If you've ever seen the movie "Walk the Line", it focuses on Johnny Cash and those early years of rock and roll.
I would like to suggest you check out Johnny Crawford and his song Rumors. You may enjoy that song. Crawford played Chuck Connors’ son, Mark McCain in the TV series The Rifleman. Some time late during the series run, Crawford (a former Mouseketeer) fell in love with music especially performing. I don’t know when he actually started to show off his talent, but he was featured in an episode of The Rifleman singing a birthday song to a potential girlfriend. Before or after that, he started making records and Rumors was one of those hits. I know you have a lot of suggestions and requests, but whenever you get a chance, check that song out.
Steve May stole my words! Yes, man- the "genre" is Roy Orbison, 1960's! When you write and sing your own music, you don't "need" to imitate or conform to others' stuff! Like Simon and Garfunkel etc, the " genre" is MUSIC!
This style is called rockabilly, sort of a cross breeding between rock and country.."Big O" as our generation came to know him, was what's called a bel canto tenor. His range was amazing.
There is a story, who knows if it is true or not, that a reporter asked Elvis Presley what it was like to have the greatest voice in the world. Elvis replied, "I don't know, ask Roy Orbison."
If you like DooWop, maybe you could check out a UK DooWop revival band, from the late 70's/early 80's, called 'Darts'. They had a ton of hits in the UK, Europe, the Far East, & Australasia, with covers of old songs as well as original songs, written by band members. The unique thing about Darts was, they had 4 lead singers, all taking turns out front, while the others provided immaculate harmonies! Try it, you might like it!! 😁
If you like Roy Orbison, consider checking out Chris Isaak...he's a newer (1990's) artist who is very similar. I'd suggest the song "Wicked Game" as a starting place.
I heard it labeled pop country western cowboy opera melodramatic Americana. He had a tenor voice really meant for opera. Imagine the heroic cowboy that never gets the girl. I think the only band that is current or recent that brings up this genre is the blubirds.
I believe you reacted to another one of his songs, Blue Bayou, performed by Linda Ronstadt. He has many great hits, among them Pretty Woman, Running Scared, Candy Man and Only the Lonely. He performs many of them in a great live recording called Black and White Nights where he is accompanied by other artists such as Bruce Springsteen, K D Lang and Elvis Costello. He later hooked up with George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynde in The Traveling Wilburys.
Go on a Sun Records Rock and Rockabilly journey,, Elvis,Johnny Cash,Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis were all there together in 1956,,Sun records turned out a lot of great artists,Roy Robison started there also.
Roy had one of the most beautiful voices in the rock and roll world!! Love this song. 😊🌹
Elvis said it too.....he knew.
And no autotune
what is incredible is, roy has an increidble falsetto/vibratto, powerful voice, incredible range, and he doesn't even look like heis even slightly tryiing
I think you can find every major singer back in the day say they wish they could sing like Roy. He was one of a kind. From that time...it's all rock n roll to me.
"Oh Pretty Woman" was his biggest hit. Also, "Only the Lonely", "Running Scared", "Its Over", "Blue Bayou" and many more. From the same era as Elvis and they knew each other. He specialized in Sad Romantic Ballads where he lost his love. Beautiful romantic singing.
Beautifully sad song. Such range in his voice, such passion. Listening to it has left me in tears many times. This is what music does, people. It evokes every emotion we have.
When asked who he considered to be the best singer in the world Elvis answered "Roy Orbison". One of the Beatles considered his voice to be " other worldly". Please play Roy's song, In Dreams. It makes me cry.
Roy always looked cool. The man had style and could really sing.
...and a certain Mr. Presley named Orbison his favorite singer and the best voice in the world. That's saying something.
The other thing about Roy Orbison a lot of people don't really think about or realize is that he had an extremely tragic life.
Just like me.
I used to skate with his two sons that died in a house fire
Yes. He lost his first wife in a motorbike accident...then two little sons in a house fire. This man knew pain.
Pure Hollywood material. All those tragic parts of his life, his last succes with the Travelling Wilburys and his posthume succes of the Mystery Girl album.
More tragedy around the Traveling Wilburys too. The night before Tom Petty called to invite him into the group, Del Shannon committed suicide, despondent over his lagging career. Suicide is always a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
If you are going down the early Rock n Roll rabbit hole here's a few giants to start with;- Bill Haley, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis (obviously), Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly and the very amazing British rocker Billy Fury.
Agree with all these PLUS The EVERLY BROTHERS and maybe Bo Diddley too.
You need to also need add Sister Rosette Tharpe since she was an early influence on basically everyone on your list..
Only the Lonely, Dream Baby, Oh Pretty Woman, Blue Bayou, Blue Angel, You Got It, It's Over, In Dreams
Or his cover of Comedians. Best version of that song.
Thanks for that list buddy! I’m on the case right now. And thank you that lovely girl for introducing it all.
When Orbison comes in for Handle with Care with the Travelling Wiburys, it's enough to give you chills. And there was a Beatle in that band.
Elvis was once asked what was it like having the best voice in rock music? His answer - "I don't know go ask Roy Orbison".
So many amazing songs to choose from but his later stuff with the Travelling Wilburys shows just how ageless he was.
You will definitely know "Pretty Woman".
The genre is Roy Orbison. He was considered a rocker back in the day. One of the most respected vocalists of all time. You should check out "Black and White Night", a concert film with Roy and a couple dozen pro entertainer who happen to also be fans of Roy and his music.
No he wasn't....I spent decades with Roy's music...Never heard him referred to as a "Rocker" He was more Country than Rocker...But; he really shouldn't be pigeon holed into a specific genre...Would you call Neil Diamond a rocker? Tom Jones? Elvis was a Rocker, because he sang about Rock...Can't think of a song Roy did that mentions Rock and/or Roll...
@@godbluffvdgg I'd suggest he was closer to being an early crooner. But that term hardly does that incredible voice justice.
@@Jamie_Pritchard :)...More like a late crooner...Crooners were more a thing of the 40's and 50's...Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis, et al. are "Crooners":
@@godbluffvdgg That's a very good point. I have no idea what I was thinking, lol. In my defence I was very sleepy 😆
@@Jamie_Pritchard :)... Get some sleep you!... :)
This is one of my all time favorite cuts by Roy Orbison, Crying has the quintessential 1950's/Early 1960's Classic Americana dreamy type of vibe. It reminds me of Wicked Games by Chris Isaak .
i literally can't listen to this song without breaking down. that's a testament to his songwriting IMO.
His Pretty Woman was fantastic!
Roy was a giant that stood with other giants of that era until his son was killed. Eventually, after his music suffered he went into exile. The sleeping giant re-emerged in the 1980's with his Black and White album and as a member of the Traveling Wilburries. He tragically died in 1988 of a massive heart attack. The remaining Wilburries went ahead with their final video (End of the Line), including Roy's parts, represented by his picture and guitar in a rocking chair.
It was pretty much just a rock and roll ballad hard to pigeonhole. I know you've heard the song Pretty Woman? Well that's also Roy Orbison. Ever wonder who Elvis Presley's favorite singer was who he thought was the greatest singer of all time? You got it Roy Orbison. Don McLean also did a version of that song and did it extremely well. But Roy Orbison songs like in dreams or Sandman absolutely beautiful and haunting songs a must hear if you have not.
Glad you enjoyed this rock ballad by the one and only Roy Orbison! For your next reaction to the man you should look for his version of "Crying" in which he has a duet with kd lang! It's unbelievable!
His voice was amazing to the end. Try these other great songs:
- In Dreams (heavily featured in the movie Blue Velvet)
- Blue Angel
- Only the Lonely
- It's Over
His music gave way to the sounds of the late 1960s and he was largely forgotten about until the late 1980s when he was a part of the Supergroup The Traveling Wilburys with Tom Petty, George Harrison (from the Beatles), Jeff Lynne (from Electric Light Orchestra), and Bob Dylan.
A whole new generation of fans discovered the magic of Roy Orbison's amazing voice, and he solo career was also reinvigorated. If you get the chance watch "A Black and White Night" a concert Orbison did in California very near the end of his life, which features among backing musicians Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, T Bone Burnett, J D Souther and others. Later that year (1988, he confided to Johnny Cash that he had been having chest pain. In November, he played here in Boston where a club manager was concerned that he looked ill. On December 6th, 1988, .he spent the day flying model airplanes with his sons at his mother's home in Ohio. Later that day, he died of a heart attack at age 52. So sad, but at least he went out on top at the peak of his rediscovered popularity.
BTW, love you Tasha! Great reactions!
Running scared is my fav song by Roy Orbison
One of my favourites too. The entire performance is a slow crescendo constantly building.
Pretty Paper
Oh how I love him so.
He's a true beautiful legend.
No other with this loving voice. ❤️👍🏻🌹
The man had a really tragic life. He lost his wife in a motorcycle accident, and then 2 years later he lost his 2 sons in a house fire. You have to admire the internal strength it must have taken him to keep going.
Joined George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynn, and Bob Dylan in a group they formed in the late Eighties called "The Travelling Wilburys", and had two or three hits including "Its All Right" and "Handle With Care".
Tom Petty and George Harrison once stated that, they couldn't get over the fact that Roy Orbit on was in their band.
There are the greats and then there are the ones that the greats admire.
Roy was both.
Roy was an early rock and roll artist.
In 1985(when I was 10) my dad took me to see Roy in concert when he came to town. I was really young but I liked a couple of his songs so off we went. Great show. Really simple. Just Roy and the band. No lasers. No pyro. Just that voice and that stage presence.
Love Roy Orbison (R.I.P.); legend. You've probably heard his song "Pretty Woman." He def. had a one-of-a-kind voice. Later in his life he joined the "Traveling Wilburys", a group with Jeff Lynne (ELO), George Harrison (the Beatles), Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. Please also check out their song "End of the Line." Thanks, Tasha!
Was on the turn of a big comeback when he died in 1988. His last album is amazing - Mystery Girl
There is such a close connection between country and rock. George Harrison and Ringo Star were friends and played with Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins (there are some amazing videos with George, Roseanne Cash, Ringo, and friends)
It is very refreshing and invigorating to see a young person from the black community take time to listen to some of this music as a white person who knows all about all this white music I have often asked myself do they know what they're missing? Throughout the 60s with Motown and so on a lot of great songs came from black artists Smokey Robinson and the list goes on and on songs that really had a clear and poignant meaning that could easily be understood by anyone that began to fade oh, and a lot of that type of music was pretty much forgotten and turned into something else that we have today. But the effort to go back and listen to some of this music with an open mind and heart is to be applauded. Throughout history music is something that has always brought people together it's a shame to see it tear people apart. You won't find any foul language or any woman being called a bitch or anyone being run on the ground because they're different in that kind of music you just listen to. Nor in country music or most all rock and roll music. Music has a lot of room for expression with feeling and how people should feel take responsibility and so on but it has no room for violence in it or disrespect.
Smokey Robinson is one of the best songwriters to ever walk the planet. Bob Dylan himself said that Smokey was the best poet in America. "My smile is my makeup I wear since my breakup with you". I mean, how good is that?
@@Maydoggie This is one of those quotes that has existed for decades, but was never actually said, and if you google it you'll probably find a few sources of how it came about, but I don't remember the authors name, and it's a bit of a long story.
I do know Dylan has expressed admiration for Smokey, but he also knows there is a huge difference between being a poet and a songwriter/lyricist. They are two quite different things, even though they share some similarities. Dylan himself has one book of poetry, and was kind of forced into it, and said he wouldn't do another because he's not a poet.
When Elvis Presley was asked in an interview who his favorite singer was, he said that Roy Orbison was one of the greatest singers that ever lived.
When this came out it was considered Rock n Roll...
Rock n roll should have stayed like this not the rubbish you hear today
This man is brilliant no one like him. love it.😊👍
i would describe Roy as in the genre of Rockibilly. Cross between rock and country. Like Elvis and Jerry lee Lewis
Rockabilly is a great answer
I think it's amazing that you want to take the time to listen to this timeless music that will always be great because great music Never Dies and thank you for responding the way you did and expressing your thoughts makes me appreciate this music even more thank you so much Eric Sahagun P.S check out by Roy Orbison Leah, Your baby doesn't love you Anymore & Pretty Woman! From the movie Richard Gere and Julia Roberts Pretty Woman!
He has a lot of hits
I believe Roy Orbison had a four octave range.
Roy is a legend. He was the singer Elvis idolized growing up.
Another record by Roy Orbison that I think that you would really like is Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream?)
Elvis Presley called Roy Orbison The Voice because he had a 5 octave range the song he sang crying is dreamy it is beautiful his range is amazing and even though he was considered rock and roll this was a ballad and many of the rock and rollers did ballads heart tuggers!
Roy Orbison is one of the greatest of all time. Even Elvis said Roy was better than he was. Almost nobody ever has had his range, from High to Low.
His song 'You Got It' was released in 1989 after he died and it was a pretty big hit at the time. If you're into getting into early Rock n Roll, head down the Buddy Holly rabbit hole. Had Buddy not died in 1959 in the infamous plane crash, he would have given Elvis and the Beatles a run for their money.
If you want a classification, I would call it early rock ballad.
You should definitely do a reaction to Roy Orbison's version of the song "Ooby Dooby"
Or even his song "In Dreams"
"Ooby Dooby" Is one of my 7 year old grandson's favorites, I played it for him a few years back and just the other day he asked grandpa can you play "Ooby Dooby" for me.
@@Rick-or2kq sounds like your grandson's got good taste in music
To this day, I can't listen to that song without a scene from "Star Trek: First Contact" popping into my head
Specifically, the scene where Riker and Troi first meet Zephram Cochrane
@@karlsmith2570 Imagine a lot people do including me. The inventor of warp drive Zefram Cochrane was a rocker.☺️
The absolute talent in this man's voice, had the privilege of seeing him in concert, he barely moved there was no flash what you got wan a great singer with a great voice. The way he slid so easily from one octave to another has always just amazed me and that the man could go on with his music after so many tragedies in his life. In so many ways his voice was just flawless.
Roy's voice just does things to people. Wish he wasn't taken so young.
That was a nice reaction. It's really hard to put Roy Orbison into a genre. Bob Dylan once wrote that: "Orbison, though, transcended all the genres - folk, country, rock and roll or just about anything. His stuff mixed all the styles and some that hadn't even been invented yet".
Roy Orbison was amazing as a live artist as well. You should check out "mean woman blues" from the monument concert or "it's over".
True story - Roy Orbison toured with the Beatles. He was a sort of father figure to them - he was the headliner, bigger than the Beatles at the time. They wore jeans and had a grungy look. Orbison is the one who told them to wear Italian suits and boots. When they toured America, they asked Roy to be their manager, but he was too busy.
I love Roy Orbison reactions! easily one of my favorite singers.
Great commentary! Yes, Roy was the ultimate crooner! Eddie Williams of The Platters is another standout crooners from the '50s and '60s.
I am with you completely. Music needs to be taught in our schools. So much beautiful music that came before is now being lost and without it there is a lack of innovation as old songs are tried in new ways, but remain true to the originals. Roy's "Pretty Woman" should be next, if you wish to experience more of him. Patsy Cline's "Crazy" is another in a similar vogue to this song. Finally, I would recommend some Etta James, both her jazz and early rock and roll pieces. She is a lost treasure!
I'm shocked, Roy Orbison has been my all-time favorite singer since the late '50s. 27 consecutive #NO. 1 hits, back in the day!! There are many to chose from but, I want you to witness something special. If you got LOVE on your mind, listen to his "EVERGREEN"!! Then some else extra special. 1972 Australian concert "LEAH" you will not be disappointed!!
Roy Orbison - "Leah" from Black and White Night. If you liked Crying you will love Leah
The black and white night , has to be the best version of this masterpiece
If you are going to do 60s stuff please include “The Easybeats” from Australia. I guarantee you will like “Friday on my Mind”🇦🇺 Love your reactions💓
Roy has so many! Please react to " I Drove All Night " you'll love it! He sings Rock and Roll with a cry in his voice, very unusual.
K. D. Lang did this as a duet with Roy Orbison and it is fantastic!
The number of tears shed by this girl likely rivals Roy's tears. 😎😎😎😎
One of greatest voices world ever heard
Roy Orbison made Ray Bans famous. Roy pretty much had his own unique style. Check out "Mean Woman Blues" and "Pretty Woman".
Elvis said Roy was the best voices he'd ever heard. You should react to Steve Holy - "Just A Kiss" which has a very influential sound of Roy Orbison.
Love the old music
He is one of the founders rock & roll, Pretty Woman is he’s best song ever, you need to review that one too. See a live version.Thanks for sharing!
There's a later version of this song that's a duet with Canadian singer k.d. lang. It's pretty cool too. One of my favourites by Roy is one of his last, "California Blue" from his final album "Mystery Girl". I think I like that one so much because it is a sonic throwback to some of his early stuff...
Always loved this song & his vocal quivers ☺ Can you react to Mazzy Star - Fade into you (live)?
P.s. I think he was influenced by rockabilly/country kind of like Elvis was (and then made a bunch of #1 hits and billed as Rock n Roll)
Bruce Springsteen's favorite singer. That's a FACT. Check out the video called "Black and White Night" which features Roy Orbison in concert joined by some of the greatest stars on earth playing backup for him. Including Springsteen and Paul Schafer. Elvis loved listening to Roy Orbison also and said so and covered Roy's great song "Mean Woman Blues".
The vibrato and tremolo on Obirson's voice is almost inhuman.... like a machine.
This genre of music was known as Rock a Billy.. others in this genre was early Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash, along with a long list of others.. a blend of Rock, Blues, and Country music..
No one sang about heartache like Roy.
Check out the duet he did with KD Lang of this song. It’s amazing with two fantastic singers.
Roy Orbison is a style of his own.Check out the Travelin Wilburys,all star band with Roy.
From Vernon, TX. They painted a huge wall in the McDonalds there with a picture of him.
honey roy oribson is goo ole rock and roll of 50s and 60s never will be the same ever
Roy Orbison Only the Lonely the live version from Black and White Night is sort of a similar type of song to this one. You may have already heard his song Pretty Woman since it's in a lot of movies and shows. You guys reacted to a song about smoking weed with Willie Nelson, but you guys should check him out. His most famous songs are probably Crazy, On The Road Again, Always On My Mind, but one of my favorite things of his is he did a VH1 live show with Johnny Cash and it's incredible. He plays Crazy on that appearance and On The Road Again but anything you see from that show is worth watching.
Listen to his IN DREAMS. I do every morning and every night!
Check out Gene Pitney singing "Town without Pity"!!!!!
It's a Rock and Roll Ballad. Drums and rhythm.
You’re a beautiful young lady, and I loved your reaction sweetie. I’m now a subscriber ♥️
"Rockabilly" was one of the early styles of Rock and Roll, combining rock with "hillbilly" (or country) music styles. Other big names in that genre were people like Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis...If you've ever seen the movie "Walk the Line", it focuses on Johnny Cash and those early years of rock and roll.
So great to see the younger generation waking up..........
If you want to go down a few rabbit holes of music genres that had huge influences on music you should do a dive into the Blues and Motown
I would like to suggest you check out Johnny Crawford and his song Rumors. You may enjoy that song. Crawford played Chuck Connors’ son, Mark McCain in the TV series The Rifleman. Some time late during the series run, Crawford (a former Mouseketeer) fell in love with music especially performing. I don’t know when he actually started to show off his talent, but he was featured in an episode of The Rifleman singing a birthday song to a potential girlfriend. Before or after that, he started making records and Rumors was one of those hits. I know you have a lot of suggestions and requests, but whenever you get a chance, check that song out.
Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash and their families lived next to each other.
The man with the golden throat is what Elvis referred to him as. Maybe the best male vocalist of all time in Rock music. RIP Mr. Orbison!
Great reaction Tasha! I've got one I'm pretty sure you'll love based on your comments on this reaction. Please do Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin.
Such an original, distinctive voice - ethereal/heartbreaking; Elvis' fave singer (This is rock by the way)
Cool reaction, Tasha. You're a smart young woman. Keep it going!
Steve May stole my words! Yes, man- the "genre" is Roy Orbison, 1960's! When you write and sing your own music, you don't "need" to imitate or conform to others' stuff! Like Simon and Garfunkel etc, the " genre" is MUSIC!
This style is called rockabilly, sort of a cross breeding between rock and country.."Big O" as our generation came to know him, was what's called a bel canto tenor. His range was amazing.
There is a story, who knows if it is true or not, that a reporter asked Elvis Presley what it was like to have the greatest voice in the world. Elvis replied, "I don't know, ask Roy Orbison."
Elvis loved his music. Pretty Woman next.
If you like DooWop, maybe you could check out a UK DooWop revival band, from the late 70's/early 80's, called 'Darts'.
They had a ton of hits in the UK, Europe, the Far East, & Australasia, with covers of old songs as well as original songs, written by band members.
The unique thing about Darts was, they had 4 lead singers, all taking turns out front, while the others provided immaculate harmonies!
Try it, you might like it!! 😁
If you like Roy Orbison, consider checking out Chris Isaak...he's a newer (1990's) artist who is very similar. I'd suggest the song "Wicked Game" as a starting place.
Roy has his own genre.
It's a rock and roll ballad. Roy had the best voice in R&R ever, imho. And he wrote epics.
I heard it labeled pop country western cowboy opera melodramatic Americana.
He had a tenor voice really meant for opera.
Imagine the heroic cowboy that never gets the girl. I think the only band that is current or recent that brings up this genre is the blubirds.
Listen to Roy's In Dreams, backed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Sublime.
Roy Orbison's work has been called an operatic pop ballad popular in the 60's.. K.D. Lang sang this style in the in the 90's.
Great song does not repeat there are more tunes in this song than many albums
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I believe you reacted to another one of his songs, Blue Bayou, performed by Linda Ronstadt. He has many great hits, among them Pretty Woman, Running Scared, Candy Man and Only the Lonely. He performs many of them in a great live recording called Black and White Nights where he is accompanied by other artists such as Bruce Springsteen, K D Lang and Elvis Costello. He later hooked up with George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynde in The Traveling Wilburys.
Go on a Sun Records Rock and Rockabilly journey,, Elvis,Johnny Cash,Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis were all there together in 1956,,Sun records turned out a lot of great artists,Roy Robison started there also.